The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, and it's not just causing trouble for federal workers. It's also putting a big question mark over crypto laws. The shutdown started on October 1, 2025, after Congress couldn't agree on funding. If it keeps going, it'll break the record for the longest sh
Curtis Sliwa, a well-known figure in New York City, is running for mayor once again. He's not your typical politician. With his signature red beret and straightforward talk, he's been a familiar face for decades. At 71, he's the Republican nominee, facing off against state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani
Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest h
In a surprising shift, James \"Rus\" Russell III, a mental health advocate from Little Rock, has decided to challenge U. S. Rep. Bruce Westerman for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District seat. This comes after Russell initially aimed for the U. S. Senate but changed his mind, preferring a different r
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the el
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is currently running for re-election. He has chosen to keep quiet about one of his biggest cases: the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. In 2024, Bragg's office accused Trump of falsifying business records, leading to a guilty verdict. However
In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided
Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c
Paul Bales, a big name in the world of indie films, has just been picked as the new chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). He's stepping into some big shoes, taking over from Clay Epstein, who did a great job for the past four years. Bales is no stranger to the film scene. He's
